The organization of the Embassy's work at the highest level. Everything is clear. Yes, you have to wait a bit for the queue to enter, but this is not critical. The security staff at the entrance are a bit boorish, as well as a not very welcoming employee checking passports, but this is not a big minus. The officer who conducted the interview was a very polite, well-mannered and intelligent person who spoke Russian well enough, asked questions clearly and to the point. I wasn't nervous when I couldn't make typos of my fingers the first time. A clear process and organization for obtaining a passport the next day.
Hello, 28.08.2023 I was interviewed for a B1/B2 tourism visa. I am a citizen of the Russian Federation. The questionnaire was filled out through the agency through which it was issued earlier in 2017. The consul asked where she came from - she answered from Moscow- refusal. While waiting at the elevator, the group, which was accompanied to the exit by an employee, asked people - everyone who answered from Moscow - refused. who is from other cities of Russia - the visa is approved. Everyone has different cases. For example, I had a visa before and I returned from the USA 2 times, I was there no more than 21 days. There have also been trips to other countries over the past 5 years. There is a sister in America. Those who were in line with me and were refused, also previously had US visas and travel to other countries. On the face of the lack of emigration desire) Maybe my experience will be useful to someone. Thank you.
One says one thing, the other says another, and in the printouts that are handed out, another is written again. It took more than 3 hours to complete the interview. It was indicated to arrive at 8:00, and there were already 20 people sitting there - the specified time is of a recommendatory nature.